USS Walker explained

Two ships of the United States Navy have borne the name USS Walker, in honor of Admiral John Grimes Walker (1835 - 1907), who served during the American Civil War.

• The first,, was a, launched in 1918 and struck in 1942.
• The second,, was a, launched in 1943 and struck in 1969. Sold to the Italian Navy, she was renamed Fante (D-516), and served until 1977.